Name: Halle Cisco
Location: Portland, Oregon
Website: hallecisco.com

How about a brief introduction?
I am an illustrator, designer and educator originally from Ohio, but now living in Portland, Oregon. Being the only girl with two brothers, I spent a lot of time alone doodling and creating imaginary friends. I have taken an art class here and there, but am mostly self taught. I prefer pen and ink, letterpress and screen printing but also like using the computer to add color and text to my drawings. You can see more of my work at www.hallecisco.com.

What does going green mean to you?
It means being conscious of the paper and inks I use in my designs. I try to use recycled paper and soy based inks when possible.

What projects are you currently working on?
I am currently working on drawings of objects. The series is called Things the Same But Different. Some of the objects are shoes, glasses, and vintage cameras. I also just finished my annual (10th year!) Halloween card.

What’s your favorite tool?
Pen and ink.

What 3 words would best describe you as an artist?
Designer, illustrator, educator

Name: Emma Kidd
Location: Sydney, Australia
Website: benconservato.com

How about a brief introduction?
I have always liked print making, all that effort to try to get the perfect edition, and the tons of paper in your house. I like to draw and paint and make monsters come alive.

What made Gocco so special for you?
I love the fact you can do it at home, no real space is needed, no permission or vast amounts of money out-layed… all very accessible, and portable.

Any tips on using a Gocco that you’d like to share?
I have fallen into the basic exposure, with one screen, maybe then blocking off a little and changing the colours, but then hand painting it. As I have the basic set, registration can be a killer sometimes.

What’s your biggest accomplishment to date?
Coming back to Australia and jumping in, trying to get the perfect work life balance. Not turning into a complete hermit in the process.

Share something random with us!
I love to quiz my man on music, he calls me “The Rock Snob”.

Name: Genie Espinosa Badia
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Website: www.geniespinosa.com

How about a brief introduction?
I’m a lawyer-to-be student who decided to stop everything and study the wonderful an colored part of life: illustration and design. Once i touched this world i can’t go out, and started a blog where i share my everyday thoughs and illos! Also, i’ve a crush on bunnies and dogs and tea flavors. As an illustrator i love the fact that i can’t stop learning everyday with this profession.

What does going green mean to you?
it’s about respect and love, and caring for every single object in the world!

What projects are you currently working on?
I’ve to work in some illos for a tale, i’m so excited! recently i’ve finished a collabo for some greeting cards and invitations, it was awesome!

What’s your favorite tool?
Pencil and my bamboo!

What 3 words would best describe you as an artist?
spontaneous, colored and caring!